Flood Warning Issued for River Avon at Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Avon at Wyre Piddle, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Worcestershire, West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a formal flood warning for the River Avon at Wyre Piddle. The alert was raised at 10:09 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the West Midlands region, specifically focusing on Wyre Piddle in Worcestershire. Areas expected to be affected include:
- Wyre Piddle caravan park
- Eckington Road (currently impassable)
- Church Street (currently impassable)
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate precautions. The Environment Agency urges individuals to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. Forecasters predict a peak at Evesham between 2.3m and 2.7m on the evening of Sunday, February 15. Flooding is expected to impact both residential properties and local transport infrastructure.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Sunday, February 15, 2026, and flooding is expected to persist today and over the next few days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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